History

The Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM) is a membership organization representing a broad base of people working together as an advocate for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. MHAM incorporated as a non-profit entity under Michigan statutes in 1937 and holds 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service. MHAM maintains a non-partisan posture in its social action, public efforts, and community education. MHAM is the state affiliate of the National organization, Mental Health America.

MHAM is the state's oldest non-profit organization and non-governmental agency and is concerned with the broad spectrum of mental illness across all age groups. The Association's mission is to promote quality mental health and substance use disorder supports and services and the availability of mental health treatment through advocacy and education. We do this through policy analysis and advocacy with government, primarily at the state government level in Lansing. We also work with many partners to host in-person events and webinars that bring public health information and educational opportunities to as many people as possible.